TAGLIONI, Maria (1804-1884). Italian ballet dancer and performer. Danced in Paris (1827-1832) and in London (1838). Married Count Gilbert de Voisins. Known especially for her dancing in La Slyphide.TAGLIONI, MariaTAGLIONI, Paul (1808-1884). Ballet Master and ballet director at the Royal Theatre in Berlin, composer of ballets.
Autograph note signed in French by Maria Taglioni, 24 March 1837, mentions a theatre on Drury Lane, signed in full on a slip 3”x6.” Also signed by Paul Taglioni adding: “du Theatre Royal de Berlin, 24 Mar. 37.” In addition, Amalie Taglioni had signed her name as well. A light rust stain runs through a portion of Paul Taglioni’s signature otherwise in very good condition. A very rare combination of signatures...............SOLD